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News online for Encinitas, Calif.

North Coast Current

News online for Encinitas, Calif.

North Coast Current

Cori, a professional balloon artist, creates a sword at the Encinitas Street Fair on Sunday, April 28. Cori has been a balloon artist for 12 years. (Photo by Cam Buker)

Street Fair snapshots: Images of Encinitas’ annual spring event

North Coast Current May 1, 2019
The Encinitas Spring Street Fair returned to Coast Highway 101 for the 36th year on April 27 and 28, running the length of the thoroughfare from D to J Streets. There was international food, live music, rides for children and a beer garden.
Cassidy’s Books owner Tom McDevitt works at his desk in the shop, located in San Marcos. (Escondido Grapevine photo)

Used books still in style at Cassidy’s

The Escondido Grapevine April 30, 2019
Cassidy’s Books, a longtime used book seller in San Marcos, has ridden the tide of reader interest and industry trends to maintain its corner of the market in the community.
Stage curtains. (Photo by Peter Ong, FreeImages)

ENCINITAS: San Dieguito student-produced ‘Trials’ March 14-16

February 28, 2019

ENCINITAS — San Dieguito High School Academy students perform “Trials,” a student-written and directed show by seniors Colin Gasperoni and Sophia Papalia, for three nights March 14-16 at 7 p.m. in...

Máirtín de Cógáin. (Courtesy photo)

SOLANA BEACH: Celebrate Irish arts with Máirtín de Cógáin on March 24

February 28, 2019

SOLANA BEACH — The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of San Dieguito hosts a Celtic Celebration with noted Irish storyteller and performer Máirtín de Cógáin and his group on March 24. Joining Cógáin...

Singer-songwriter Gregory Page. (Courtesy photo)

SOLANA BEACH: Music education event Feb. 24 features Gregory Page

February 21, 2019

SOLANA BEACH — Local nonprofit Guitars and Ukes in the Classroom hosts a benefit concert in partnership with internationally recognized Irish-Armenian singer-songwriter Gregory Page on Sunday, Feb. 24,...

An architectural rendering shows a possible configuration for the former Pacific View School site. (Photo courtesy of EACEA)

Pacific View site plan up for Encinitas planning review

North Coast Current February 20, 2019
The Encinitas Planning Commission is set to consider the proposed redevelopment of the former Pacific View school site Feb. 21. The Encinitas Arts, Culture and Ecology Alliance, the group working on the proposal, has been rounding up support ahead the hearing.
Third space. (Danielle MacInnes, Unsplash)

Living Creatively: Find your personal space, and a ‘third place’

Barbara Basia Koenig February 17, 2019
One way to live more peacefully and creatively is to set personal boundaries. We can view a personal boundary as a field of energy around us that we set through intention. We intentionally set a standard we intend to live by, and choose what influences we will allow, and not allow, to influence us. These influences affect our peace of mind and attainment of goals.
A Lightsculpture by artists William Leslie and Alessandra Colfi. (City of Encinitas Courtesy photo)

ENCINITAS: ‘Art Night’ showcases artists and galleries Feb. 23

February 16, 2019

ENCINITAS — Enjoy an evening of art Saturday, Feb. 23, from 6 to 9 p.m. as Encinitas civic and local art galleries open their doors for “Art Night Encinitas.” The event, launching a bimonthly showcase,...

San Diego Botanic Garden. (Courtesy photo)

ENCINITAS: See ‘Art In Bloom’ at Botanic Garden through March 31

February 15, 2019

ENCINITAS — Twenty-four San Dieguito Art Guild member artists are participating in an exhibit in the Ecke Building at the San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas now through March 31. “Art In Bloom”...

Patrick Berrogain. (Courtesy photo)

CARLSBAD: Hot Club Combo performs Jan. 6 at library

January 4, 2019

CARLSBAD — The Carlsbad City Library hosts Patrick Berrogain’s Hot Club Combo on Jan. 6 from 2 to 3 p.m. as part of its winter concerts. Admission is free. Seating is first come, first served. The...

Julian Roel. (Courtesy photo)

ENCINITAS: Julian Roel Quartet performs Jan. 6

January 3, 2019

ENCINITAS — The Julian Roel Quartet performs for the January edition of the First Sunday Music Series from 2 to 3 p.m. on Jan. 6 at the Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. Roel studies the alto saxophone...

This architectural rendering shows how mosaics will be placed under the Interstate 5 undercrossing at Santa Fe Drive in Encinitas. (Courtesy photo)

Encinitas seeks high school, college artists for mosaic project

North Coast Current September 28, 2018
The city of Encinitas invites college and high school artists to participate in a permanent installation of mosaic panels at the Interstate 5 undercrossing at Santa Fe Drive, the city recently announced.
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